Posts by Scott Sharman (Page 2)

It was Christmas. I was thirteen. I asked my parents for a rock. Not just any rock, mind you, but a crystal geode on an oak display base. I showed them the photo from a rock collecting catalog. I made sure they knew exactly what I wanted. I was fascinated by rocks and fossils. Along with my closest friend, Tom Lehman, I spent many, many hours digging for both in the Manzano Mountains east of Albuquerque. As Christmas approached I…

Ephesians 6:10-19 issues a strong challenge for followers of Christ to properly prepare for the inevitable spiritual warfare approaching. Are you prepared? Paul, writing under the ever-present supervision of Roman soldiers, used the various elements of a soldier’ attire to illustrate how we best prepare for battle. The individual who fails to prepare for battle faces certain defeat at that enemy’s hand. This Sunday, April 8, we will begin with the somber warning that our enemy is determined, relentless, and…

Why is this Friday called, “Good Friday?” Because it was the day Jesus died. One could ask, “How is an innocent man’s death through arguably the most sadistic means ever devised by man a ‘good’ thing?” Because that Friday afternoon made salvation possible and reconciliation with our creator a reality. The death of Jesus restores hope for the hopeless and joy to the grieving. The blood that flowed down Calvary’s Tree brings forgiveness to sinners like you and me. Yes, indeed, it was…

Our Number one job We are commissioned by Jesus to make disciples of all nations. Our primary task, or job number one, is to take the gospel into the entire world. What a daunting task! When we consider our assignment to reach the world we obviously feel overwhelmed. How could we possibly fulfill this monumental taskl? I think of the old adage: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. We reach people locally through the many…

“Work at everything you do with all your heart. Work as if you were working for the Lord, not for human masters.” – Colossians 3:23 An Example When I consider all that Alsbury does with excellence, Night to Shine undoubtedly tops the list. Again this year, Night to Shine was a spectacular success. As a testament to that, both the number of honored guests attending and the number of volunteers serving them far eclipsed any previous year’s totals. The Lord…

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 Types of GRowth Physical growth requires time. Intellectual growth demands personal study Spiritual growth, however, only occurs through obedience to the Lord’s directives. Spiritual Growth Scripture is the primary means of communication between God and his people. Through the Bible God reveals what he desires from, and…

The coming of the Christ child fulfilled centuries of prophecy and promise. Generations before His arrival had waited. Generations after His arrival in that Bethlehem stable have felt His impact on their life and the world around them. Jesus came so that we might have life and life to the full. John 10:10 His coming is the reason for our hope. We hope because the God who honored his promises then is the same God that will honor his…